Delhi Time to UTC Converter
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. To convert Delhi Time to UTC, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Delhi Time time: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
Delhi Time (Delhi time) is used in Delhi, India. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
Delhi Time to UTC time conversion table
Delhi Time to UTC on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Delhi Time | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 6:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 1:00 AM IST | 7:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 2:00 AM IST | 8:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 3:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 4:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 5:00 AM IST | 11:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 6:00 AM IST | 12:30 AM UTC | night |
| 7:00 AM IST | 1:30 AM UTC | night |
| 8:00 AM IST | 2:30 AM UTC | night |
| 9:00 AM IST | 3:30 AM UTC | night |
| 10:00 AM IST | 4:30 AM UTC | night |
| 11:00 AM IST | 5:30 AM UTC | night |
| 12:00 PM IST | 6:30 AM UTC | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM UTC | — |
| 2:00 PM IST | 8:30 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM UTC | work hours |
| 4:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM UTC | work hours |
| 5:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM UTC | — |
| 6:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM UTC | — |
| 10:00 PM IST | 4:30 PM UTC | — |
| 11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM UTC | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Delhi Time to UTC
Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Delhi Time time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM UTC (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Delhi Time and UTC
The time difference between Delhi Time and UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – UTC is behind IST.
Delhi Time and UTC during daylight saving time
- Delhi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Delhi Time and UTC
Delhi Time and UTC share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM UTC, inside working hours for both.
Delhi Time to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between Delhi Time and UTC?
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
What is 9 AM Delhi Time in UTC?
9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) Delhi Time in UTC?
12:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Delhi Time?
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in UTC than in Delhi Time.
Does Delhi Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Delhi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Delhi Time and UTC?
Delhi Time and UTC share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM UTC, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.